Michael has a wealth of live television presenting experience and with the rare ability to work across entertainment and factual programming he is one of the most talented presenters on our screens today.
This year he joins ITV’s new prime time current affairs series Real Stories with Ranvir Singh and he recently hosted his first prime time Saturday night show Let Me Entertain You for ITV.
Michael has also presented ITV's film specials as well as OK!TVand Celebrity Wish List for Channel 5. Not just a talented television presenter, Michael proved his worth on radio when he landed the job hosting an all new daily breakfast show for Heart Radio in 2013.
As an ITV face, Michael was sent to Australia to cover I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, before returning to host the National Television Awards, National Movie Awards and the British Soap Awards for ITV2. Michael also indulged his love of sports by appearing on Dancing On Ice in 2008; a stint cruelly cut short by a broken ankle after just three rounds.
After graduating with a teaching degree from Plymouth University, Michael began his career at BBC Radio Northampton. He landed a researcher position at the station, where he spotted an ad looking for a new children's TV presenter. After a successful application, he appeared on the BBC1 Saturday night show Whatever You Want, where he won a six week presenting job on CBBC. Michael stayed at CBBC for three years, honing his skills on live television providing the links, games and entertainment between the programmes. He was then poached by CITV where he went on to present four series of the hugely popular Jungle Run, Eliminator and The Big Bang before joining ITV's flagship Saturday morning show Ministry of Mayhem.
Michael showcased his skills on CITV interviewing A-list stars including Will Smith and Tom Hanks, and soon it seemed natural to step away from children's TV. He was instantly snapped up by GMTV and given the role of showbiz reporter and co-presenter on Entertainment Today. This allowed him to cover three years of major showbiz events and conduct huge celebrity interviews on both sides of the Atlantic.
For the last three years, Michael has been hosting his own gaming feature on talkSPORT Radio, as part of the hugely successful Hawksbee and Jacobs show. He writes, produces and presents the feature and it is now into its third year at the station. Michael is also a juror for the BAFTA Game Awards. As well as an interest in gaming, Michael has a huge passion for cooking, this was reflected when competing in Celebrity Masterchef and after weeks of wowing the judges (as well as the British public) with his amazing culinary skills, Michael made it to the grand finale! Hot on the heels of gruelling weeks in the kitchen he turned his hand to Celebrity Mastermind with his chosen specialist subject of 'James Bond: The Roger Moore Years'.
Michael is also a massive gadget fan and makes a point of researching on the internet to find the best tech (and prices) available, whether it's a smartphone, TV or sat-nav system. He has reviewed tech for a number of publications and hosted gadget competitions for GMTV.
Being a family man is hugely important to Michael. He tied the knot with fellow TV presenter Angellica Bell in New York and the couple have two children. He is also an accomplished poker player and is currently studying upholstery.
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